Author meet and greet: 7 p.m. Nov. 27, Brighton-Allston Congregational Church, 404 Washington St., Brighton. Cost: Free. For information: http://bahistory.org. Come meet the newest local author Susan Mara Bregman, who is a photographer, writer and long-term Brighton resident. Her newly published book “New England Neon” celebrates the style and exuberance of these landmarks of light. With dozens of original color photographs and informative text, the book takes readers from the shores of Lake Champlain to the tip of Cape Cod. Bregman will talk about New England’s neon heritage with a focus on local favorites like CITGO, Twin Donuts and the neighborhood’s very own Circle Cinema. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Fall 2018 Yoga Series: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 28, Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston. Cost: free. For information: https://bit.ly/2py2IzQ; https://bit.ly/2Rs1nrm. The Harvard Ed Portal’s Yoga Series will offer participants of all skill levels yoga classes throughout the fall. Classes are held throughout the year with the most recent schedule updated and posted. This program is open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome but advance registration is encouraged through Eventbrite.

Winterfest: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1, PSF Community Center, 640 Washington St., Oak Square, Brighton. Cost: free. Activities at this event will include face painting, arts and crafts, live music stories and a Christmas carol sing-a-long. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Building a Savvy Profile on LinkedIn: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Dec. 4, Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston. Cost: free. For information: https://bit.ly/2De48Ib; http://sabrina-woods.com. Participants will learn how to build a profile in a hands-on workshop led by career coach Sabrina Woods. Topics will include changing headlines, enhancing summary and skills, making career transitions to a new industry or field and dealing with gaps in employment. Participants must bring their own computer or tablet. Participants should indicate on registration if they do not have a computer or tablet and one will be provided. The number of computers is limited. Free, professional photo shoots will be provided after the workshop from noon to 1 p.m. Extended lab time will be available. Before attending this session, participants should sign up for a LinkedIn account, add at least one or two past jobs to the profile and add at least three to five skills in the skills section, if possible.

Allston-Brighton Winter Market: 4-8 p.m. Dec. 6-7 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 8-9, Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston. Cost: free. For information: Kristina Latino, abwintermarket@gmail.com; http://edportal.harvard.edu. The Harvard Ed Portal announced a new list of local vendors and programming for the second annual Allston-Brighton Winter Market. The Winter Market, which is produced in collaboration with arts events company Cornerscape, will feature artisan vendors, live music, food trucks, a beer garden and interactive arts programming. Of the 24 confirmed vendors to date, at least 12 live and/or work in Allston-Brighton. Goods for sale will include jewelry, home goods, bath and body products, clothing and accessories, paintings and stationery. The market is free and open to the public. The market will also take place in conjunction with the annual Harvard Ceramics Holiday Show and Sale next door.

PSF Beerfest: 7-11 p.m. Dec. 8, PSF Community Center, 640 Washington St., Oak Square, Brighton. Cost: $10 at the door. Attendees must be 21 or older. Attendees may sample beer and food from local breweries and restaurants. Beer will also be available for sale. There will s’mores, live music, free parking, raffles and giveaways. All proceeds benefit PSF Community Center activities.

“That Was Odd!” presentation: 7 p.m. Dec. 11, Brighton-Allston Congregational Church, 404 Washington St., Brighton. Cost: Free. For information: http://bahistory.org. The 57 Readers and Writers will offer a show titled “That Was Odd!” Founded in 2003, the group will be performing their 42nd show in the Allston-Brighton community.

Ongoing

Boston Gun Buyback Program: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, Boston Police Dept D-14 301 Washington St., Brighton. For information: 617-343-4260, http://bpdnews.com/district-d-14. Residents may drop off their working firearms and receive a $200 Visa gift card. Those who do not wish to deliver the firearms during those hours or at the station can call and arrange a pickup.

Group-Based Parent Training for Disruptive Behaviors: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Franciscan Children’s, 30 Warren St., Brighton. For information: 617-254-3800, ext. 1251 .Open to parents and caregivers of children with disruptive behaviors and co-occurring conditions such as autism spectrum disorder. The group will train parents to understand and manage disruptive behaviors through the use of weekly education and troubleshooting, worksheets, videos and support.

Brighton boot camp: 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Rogers Park, Brighton. The public is invited to a fitness boot camp with US Army veteran Rick Holahan. Bring water and reflective gear. This one-hour military workout is not for the faint of heart. For information: AllBriVets@gmail.com.

Workout Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Brighton Common, 24 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton. Led by a local YMCA instructor. Workouts vary, but are open to all fitness levels. No special equipment required.

Infant and Toddler Playgroups: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays for toddlers and Fridays for infants, Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston. The Harvard Ed Portal and Family Nurturing Center are partnering to offer new baby and toddler morning playgroups at the Portal. The playgroup is open to all families living in Allston-Brighton. No advance registration is required. http://edportal.harvard.edu.

Create a new way of looking at money: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Art Room, Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp St., Brighton. Led by Diane the arts intern from Lesley University. Free. For information: 617-699-2883.

Learn to Cope Boston Chapter meetings: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, IBEW Local Union, 256 Freeport St., Dorchester. Learn to Cope offers peer-support, education, resources and hope for families dealing with addiction and recovery. Meetings offer a safe place for members to share their experiences, ask questions, learn about addiction and listen to guest speakers who are either in long term recovery or professionals in the field. Overdose education and Narcan training is also available at every meeting. For information: http://Learn2Cope.org; 508-738-5148.

Veteran Owned Small Business: Mayor Martin Walsh has launched a veteran-owned small business development initiative. To register as a Veteran Owned Small Business: http://vetbiz.gov.

Long-Term Homeowners Tax Deferral Home Rule Petition: Mayor Martin Walsh signed the Long-Term Homeowner Tax Deferral Home Rule Petition to provide relief to qualifying Boston homeowners who are having difficulty affording their real estate tax liability. The Long-Term Homeowners Tax Deferral Home Rule Petition is modeled after an existing property tax deferral program available to seniors over the age of 65, who own and occupy their property as their primary residence. For information, contact the mayor’s 24-hour hotline: 617-635-4500.

Senior Shuttle: Mayor Walsh’s Commission on Affairs of the Elderly offers the Senior Shuttle to Boston residents, ages 60 and older, for free transportation within the City of Boston to non-emergency medical appointments, food shopping, and social and recreational events.